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LSE

LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

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Running yield

The annual interest payment (dividend) divided by the current market price of a bond.

Alpha

The percentage by which an investor outperforms a relevant benchmark.

Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.

Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.

Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)

A statement that summarises firm's expenses, costs, and revenues incurred during a time period. AKA income statement.

Ponzi Scheme

A form of fraud designed to lure new investors, and pays the earlier backers by using the new investors' money.

Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.

Value stocks

Stocks in companies that aren’t necessarily growing fast, but instead are dependable and stable.

Maturity value

What's the maturity value of a bond?

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